SQLServerCentral.com / Editorials / SQLServerCentral.com / How Far Will You Go (To Work)? / Latest PostsInstantForum.NET v2.9.0SQLServerCentral.comhttp://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/notifications@sqlservercentral.comSun, 02 Aug 2015 14:27:35 GMT20RE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspx[quote][b]shaun.stuart (8/19/2011)[/b][hr]Regardless of the length of my commute, I always try to live east of my office. That way, I'm never driving into the rising or setting sun during the commute.[/quote]my uncle shared that same advice with me a few years back and i have to admit that this was part of the criteria as my fiance and I were searching for our new home. :-Dmy longest commute was about 30m/50km and that could be anywhere from 35-90min depending on traffic. I was working for a pretty good manager so telecommuting was part of life so only had to be in the office 2-3 days a week depending on meetings etc.my primary vehicle is a motorcycle so most people frown upon riders who try catching up on the latest tech articles etc. on their commute! :-P :cool:Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:13:27 GMTOzYbOi d(-_-)bRE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspxSouth of the office isn;t too bad either if you live north of the equator!Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:08:54 GMTMisplacedChildhoodRE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspx[quote][b]shaun.stuart (8/19/2011)[/b][hr]Regardless of the length of my commute, I always try to live east of my office. That way, I'm never driving into the rising or setting sun during the commute.[/quote]That's not usually a significant problem in the UK....Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:06:17 GMTmajorbloodnockRE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspxRegardless of the length of my commute, I always try to live east of my office. That way, I'm never driving into the rising or setting sun during the commute.Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:02:41 GMTshaun.stuartRE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspxEaling in West London to the City - 11 miles and takes 55 minutes as it's by tube - madness as people who live 50 miles away get to work quicker than me.Thu, 18 Aug 2011 04:44:52 GMTjasonmorrisRE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspxFortunately most of the larger employers here in Atlanta, especially IT related, are not centralized in the downtown area. They are instead spread out in office parks across the metro area in a 30 mile radius and surrounded by suburban neighborhoods.Tue, 16 Aug 2011 08:31:10 GMTEric M RussellRE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspxIts not possible for the majority to live so close to work or to find work so close to home.Most of the people I know take about 45mins to 1 hr to commute to work including me. I would go as far as to say a vast majority 70% of the city's population take this much time, as the majority heads to the CBD for work.No matter whether you drive or take public transport; the time taken is still an average of 45 mins to 1 hr; travel by car taking a bit early by 10-15 mins depending on traffic.People living close to the city take approx 20 to 40 mins to reach work whether they take public transport or personal vehicle.The most constricting factor is the infrastructure and we have to adopt to the 1 hr one way journey to work; as there are limited options.Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:36:00 GMTWHITE_DRAGON999RE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspxCurrently my commute is about 1/2 hour on those days that I drive into work. There is no mathematical formula that I would use to determine how much time I'd be willing to commute. I would be willing to commute more than 1 hour, if I were in a bind and paying my mortgage depended on it, but those hours spent in the car or on the train would be devoted to plotting my move to another job, not reading a paperback novel or day dreaming.Mon, 15 Aug 2011 07:14:44 GMTEric M RussellRE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspx[quote][b]scunningham 38251 (8/12/2011)[/b][hr]It's never bad in the mornings. It's rare to be bad in the evenings, but I hate sitting still in a car so much that I come in by highwy in the morning, and take a 20-25 minute drive home through suburban strets in the evenings.[/quote]Sounds similar to how I do things. Although my evening commute is only about 3-5min longer off the highway. I wish I'd taken the back roads this morning as there was an accident on the highway that added 15 minutes to my commute (that's 50%). Small price when put int he perspective on the car that had the accident. It was a nasty 1 car accident that looked like a roll-over. Rescue crews were still arriving when I went by and they were still working on getting the driver out of the car. Didn't look good. Those of us that have a commute, be careful! Don't text and, if you have to use the phone, have a hands free setup. It doesn't cost much.Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:09:46 GMT Jack CorbettRE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspxCurrently it's 12-14 minutes on the highway if traffic is good, 30-50 if it's bad (blue water tower on the 290 if you're from Buffalo). It's never bad in the mornings. It's rare to be bad in the evenings, but I hate sitting still in a car so much that I come in by highwy in the morning, and take a 20-25 minute drive home through suburban strets in the evenings.I'd never move to get closer to work. I like my house and my town; I'd rather switch jobs to get closer to home that switch homes to get closer to work. Maybe we just need better companies around here?Fri, 12 Aug 2011 08:10:11 GMTscunningham 38251RE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspxCurrently I live about 45 miles from where I work, but our company partially subsidizes use of commuter buses (the big motorcoaches), so I go 1.5 miles to the bus stop, ride the commuter bus, and take a shuttle bus from the commuter bus stop to my building. It makes the day a bit longer than it would if I drove door to door, but it's a third the cost. I consider the bus a great benefit, since I've always had a 30-50 min commute, and while this is slightly longer, I save money, and don't have to drive in nasty winter conditions, which saves wear and tear on me, and my worrying spouse. Due to the lack of parking in the town where I work, the bus prevents a large quantity of hassle.I enjoy the time on the bus for reading, listening to podcasts, and napping.Fri, 12 Aug 2011 07:07:49 GMTjsanborn-825510RE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspx[quote][b]Lynn Pettis (8/11/2011)[/b][hr]My commute will be getting a little longer in a [url=http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/FindPost1158898.aspx][b]couple of weeks[/b][/url].[/quote]Have you considered stay at a hotel some day? How much are you spending on gas, tires, oil, milleage and most importanly your time? I used to to this some days when I visited client located more than a hour driving time from home? Think about it. When you get back home you will be more relaxed and eager to see your family again.;-)Fri, 12 Aug 2011 06:27:35 GMTVinicioAizpuruaRE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspx[quote][b]kpwimberger (8/11/2011)[/b][hr][quote][b]LightVader (8/11/2011)[/b][hr][quote][b]ken.trock (8/11/2011)[/b][hr]I briefly did the train into the NYC thing which is very popular around here in NJ. Lot's of people going to Wall St. and midtown Manhattan for excellent pay. Including driving to the train station, taking the train to another smaller train, getting off and taking a subway or walking to work it's ~2 hours door to door :angry:[/quote]That's similar to the commute I did, although where I live, we don't have a direct train to NYC so I had to get the bus across the Hudson river. Definitely not worth it.[/quote]I used to commute from Long island into NYC and actually enjoyed the reading time on the LIRR.[/quote]The main problem I had was that I can't read on the bus/train, I get motion sickness. On the way in I would catch some extra sleep (only missed my stop once ;-)). But on the way home I was limited with what I could do and I get very fidgety sitting for long periods.Fri, 12 Aug 2011 05:16:53 GMTLightVaderRE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspxMy commute will be getting a little longer in a [url=http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/FindPost1158898.aspx][b]couple of weeks[/b][/url].Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:19:39 GMTLynn PettisRE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspxI'd prefer the 15 minutes, but I am one of those idiots who drive 2 hours EACH WAY to work every day of the week. the boss doesn't really want me working from home at all (old school), but I've been trying to soften her up to working a day or two a week from home. Fingers crossed I can do that. One day, I may move up here, but right now with kids in school, the housing market, etc, it's not possible. And no, the gas money is not worth it.Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:37:00 GMTMisplacedChildhoodRE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspx[quote][b]LightVader (8/11/2011)[/b][hr][quote][b]ken.trock (8/11/2011)[/b][hr]I briefly did the train into the NYC thing which is very popular around here in NJ. Lot's of people going to Wall St. and midtown Manhattan for excellent pay. Including driving to the train station, taking the train to another smaller train, getting off and taking a subway or walking to work it's ~2 hours door to door :angry:[/quote]That's similar to the commute I did, although where I live, we don't have a direct train to NYC so I had to get the bus across the Hudson river. Definitely not worth it.[/quote]I used to commute from Long island into NYC and actually enjoyed the reading time on the LIRR.Thu, 11 Aug 2011 15:22:34 GMTkpwimbergerRE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspx[quote][b]Chris Wentworth (8/11/2011)[/b][hr]That company then allowed me to move back to my home town and I got to choose my office which is now only 5kms from home. In bad traffic, it is now only 20 mins max.[/quote]That sucks! I couldn't deal with a (less than ) 5 minute drive taking 20 minutes!Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:50:11 GMTdjackson 22568RE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspxFirst job was 8km from home with it taking approx 30mins in the morning. Evening was not a problem as I worked late most nights - young and growing a career.I then moved cities for an opportunity. This was just over an hour in the morning and anywhere from 45 mins up to 1.5 hrs at night - 18kms each way by car. Working too late wasn't really an option with family, but stress levels due to traffic were high once I arrived home. Could have changed areas, but loved living close to the beach.That company then allowed me to move back to my home town and I got to choose my office which is now only 5kms from home. In bad traffic, it is now only 20 mins max. Would be hard to sacrifice this! I can work from home and am allowed flexi time as well. Once or twice a month I go to head office for a few days and then I leave at 6am for the 300km drive. But this is very enjoyable in summer months traveling along the coast with the views of the coastline.Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:17:21 GMTChris WentworthRE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspxI have a 30 minute commute by bicycle each way; about 20 minutes by car. I bike most of the time and carpool with my son, who attends a community college about 10 minutes from my office, during the winter.I've bike commuted at least 6 months of the year for the past 20+ years and I wouldn't trade that for a longer commute by car.Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:46:48 GMTGreg CharlesRE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspxI biked to work for my first job, about 5 miles, was good, if miserable on cold/raining days!Thu, 11 Aug 2011 11:58:39 GMTAndy WarrenRE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspxMy current commute to start work is about the 10sec or so it takes to lean over in bed, grab the iPhone, and start checking email. Usually I do that as I start the secondary commute to the kids' rooms to get them ready for school. Then it's a leisurely stroll down the stairs and about 30 ft to the office. :-P I'm lucky, I know it.My longest commute was about 95 mi one way, Va Beach to Richmond, which I did for about 6 months. That was no fun, and a few times I had to go about 30-40 miles NW of Richmond for a few days a week. Definitely not fun.On average I've been around 30 minutes each way. Surprisingly I found a few places where it was 20min by car, 30min by bike, and I would often choose to bike.Last year I did an hour for a few days, London to Cambridge on the train. It wasn't bad, and I could get some work (morning) or reading (afternoon) done on the trip. Not sure I'd want to do that every day, but there is something to be said for public transport. These days I'd certainly try to carpool with someone if I could.Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:54:26 GMTSteve Jones - SSC EditorRE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspx[quote][b]ken.trock (8/11/2011)[/b][hr]I briefly did the train into the NYC thing which is very popular around here in NJ. Lot's of people going to Wall St. and midtown Manhattan for excellent pay. Including driving to the train station, taking the train to another smaller train, getting off and taking a subway or walking to work it's ~2 hours door to door :angry:[/quote]That's similar to the commute I did, although where I live, we don't have a direct train to NYC so I had to get the bus across the Hudson river. Definitely not worth it.Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:27:41 GMTLightVaderRE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspxI have a 12 minute commute which is great. I also only go into the office 2x a week. My boss has a 45 min commute but since he also only goes in 2x a week tops, its not that bad for him either. My max for commute is 45 minutes although ideally 30 minutes is better. I have done the 30-35 min commute before and was fine with it but if the weather got bad or there was a lot of traffic then it would turn into 45-50 minutes and that became painful. My wife has a 1 hr commute when the weather is good and there is little traffic or construction. It has taken her nearly 2 hours to get home in the winter though. I could only do a one hour commute if I was driving in no more than 2x a week. It is nice to have some alone time on the commute to wind down from work so I think a 15-30 min commute is good for that. Anything longer starts getting tedious.Thu, 11 Aug 2011 10:23:20 GMTKen WymoreRE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspxI briefly did the train into the NYC thing which is very popular around here in NJ. Lot's of people going to Wall St. and midtown Manhattan for excellent pay. Including driving to the train station, taking the train to another smaller train, getting off and taking a subway or walking to work it's ~2 hours door to door :angry:Right now I'm 75 minutes each way by car with satellite radio (that's key) and I have a good telecommuting option. I remember reading this commuting study where they said one guy reported a [b]7 hour commute[/b] and liked it because the ride got him "pumped up" for work. :-D Seriously, that was in the article. It's got to be some kind of goof or maybe he did it once a week and lived locally to the job during the week.I like the folks here who bicycle back and forth; that's really healthy. Just stay safe.KenThu, 11 Aug 2011 10:13:00 GMTken.trockRE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspxMy commute is 7 miles, 12 minutes with no traffic and 16 minutes if it is bad. I have had the same commute for 25 years give or take. However, I also consult with a company about 3000 miles away and everything is done remote. May have to travel more in the future but still the commute to that job is 3k miles covered by 25 foot walk to the computer. If I had to relocate I would probably accept a half hour drive, but I hate traffic and large cities so I would find a green spot on about 10 acres in the farmlands and build out a family farm with a fully equipped IT office in the basement or the barn. If the company I worked for wanted, I could come into the office once a week for meetings but after 40+ years in the IT field I should be able to call a few of the shots.Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:55:29 GMTMiles NealeRE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspx[quote][b]rplata (8/11/2011)[/b][hr][b]More companies should consider offering telecommuting an actual benefit of employment[/b].[/quote] Yes, yes, and yes! I couldn't agree more.Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:36:44 GMTNF Scott SmithRE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspxAfter being unemployed for 10 months, I didn't see that I could be picky about how far away a job was from my home. I took the first offer that came along because I have a child going to college next year. Thankfully, this new job is only an hour away. I was considering a consulting job in Arizona, I live in Oregon, right as I was offered this job. I consider commuting a waste of time. I would live closer to work, but that would involve relocating my family, which won't happen. I prefer to spend my free time with my family. I had telecommuted for 11 years during my children's younger years. I consider myself blessed for spending such quality time with them. I was home when they returned from school, and was able to attend many more school events because I was so close to their school. More companies should consider offering telecommuting an actual benefit of employment.Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:22:45 GMTrplataRE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspxLike others here, I live on acreage with lots of animals, gardens and trees, few neighbors. For 12 years I worked mostly out of my home office (50 foot commute), but for the last two years, 10 miles to a great job in a small city. 17 minutes driving, about 50 minutes by bike.I can't imagine commuting more than about 30 minutes (by car) each way. On the other hand, I've never worked in a big city at a big company with a big salary and lots of perks, so my career has taken a different path than others who have -- but I have no regrets.Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:05:21 GMTRob SchripsemaRE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspxI also bicycle commute as often as possible when the weather here in Minnesota is good. It’s 7 miles into work but I take a longer more scenic route home so that’s 10 miles, for a total of 17 miles round-trip.When I drive, it’s 9 miles each way and that only takes me about 12 minutes. I start early at 6:30am and am usually done by 3pm so I never have to deal with rush-hour traffic.I couldn’t stand a long commute time or getting stuck in stop-and-go traffic on a daily basis. It’s an important part of where I choose to work.Thu, 11 Aug 2011 09:03:16 GMTRML51RE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspxI have a six minute commute; the best of both worlds. I can be home in minutes but have a quiet place to go to for my work.Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:58:44 GMTkpwimbergerRE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspx[quote][b]davidf-668600 (8/10/2011)[/b][hr]I drive 1 hour one way, by car. Depending on the traffic condition and the time of day I leave home or office this could vary between 1 hour and 1 1/2 hours.It is the price I pay for getting the best of both worlds, IT and the outdoors. We own a rural property under the guise as a farm on the wayside of the farthest city borders.I do remote into the office occasionally but the connection speeds here does not make that a real pleasant or productive experience so it very rarely used. So for the privileged joy of starry nights combined with a good career I have accepted that drive/traffic time is a part of life, as even in the worst of traffic days I just cannot fathom living in the concrete jungle.[/quote]I'm in exactly the same situation. Long commute, but like living in the country, Internet connectivity bites. Some additional positives for me are:1) The commute may be long, but it is mostly a drive through the country and not sitting in a traffic jam, with a good podcast or audio-book going the time spent commuting is tolerable and sometimes even enjoyable.2) Out here in the boonies real estate and property tax rates are way cheaper. I got a house with 3 acres for roughly 70% of what a house with the same square footage would cost in town (Austin). As a consequence I'm 40 and have already paid off my mortgage.Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:55:13 GMTJohnFxRE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspxMy commute is about 20-25 minutes (~27km) one way, which includes dropping my kids off at day-care. When I ride it on my bicycle, it's 60-70 minutes and I really enjoy it! I do have to get my wife or sister to drop off my kids on those days though. Ironically, when I lived in town, 9km from work, it took longer to get to work and back plus dropping or picking up my kids, than it does now that I've moved about 15-20 minutes North of town. It really helps being able to use a highway vs. in-town streets. Many people who live in Barrie, ON and the surrounding area work in Toronto which is an hour at LEAST per direction, some much more depending on where in T.O. they're located. Even if I was offered enough to compensate the additional time AND vehicle wear PLUS way more than I make now, I'd really have to think about it and would only accept if I had nothing here as I'm sure I'd come to hate it before long. For me, the extra time is the real key, and it would take a LOT of money to make that worth my while. Cheers,ScottThu, 11 Aug 2011 08:39:10 GMTNF Scott SmithRE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspxI have driven 1 1/2 to 2 hours each way every day Monday-Friday for 10 years. I live out in the country on 5 acres with my wife, too many cats, 3 horses and a donkey. It is worth it when I am home enjoying my country living. For about 6 of the 10 years at this job I was allowed to work from home for 2 days each week. That was really fantastic and took the edge off the daily commute. However, we got a new CEO about 3 years ago and he does not allow working from home. Now no one is allowed to work from home, unless it's convenient for the company to have you work from home. My feeling is management is lazy and out of touch with modern information worker norms, and I take every opportunity to push for overturning the No-Working-From-Home policy. So, for me that was a benefit that was taken away. I could look for another job but would probably still have a long commute or would have to take a huge cut in pay to work closer to home. So far I have decoded to ride it out and stay where I am. Maybe I will out last the current CEO and the next will allow working from home.Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:37:54 GMTjabbottRE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspxI currently commute slightly over an hour one way to work via car each day. The drive is open highway w/ no congestion and is approximatley 70 miles one way. I live in the country (closest sizable town is 12 miles away) on the farm I grew up on and work in the big city (actually not that big but in realtive terms it has 3 walmarts, home has only one). I have been doing it for 7 years now and is actually not what I had planned to do. The original plan was to move back to the country and obtain a job close to home but it just did not work out and at that point we were all in so couldn't make a change. Now that we can, we really love where we are and our three kids are thriving so we haven't seriously considered a change. I have a great job with a good company so I kind of have the best of both worlds. I don't really think about the commute, I just get in the care and go.Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:34:56 GMTllgreenRE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspxGoing from Northwest Houston to Southwest Houston (avoiding 290, 610, 59, and no EZ tag) takes me about an hour one way. Since I am avoiding the highways and driving during peak hours, I do not have to sit in traffic but I do go through every stop light possible. The speed limit on my route changes about 10 times from 30 mph to 65 mph (get on 249 for a bit by my house). Now it may be quicker to take the highways to my office, in the morning at least, but I find it more stressful to take that route. Going through the suburbs requires less "active driving" so I can relax some and have my alone time.The biggest problem for me is not how long it takes, but how much it costs. $60 every week and a half on gas is no fun, especially when you are an intern...Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:25:12 GMTDalton MooreRE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspxMy current commute is about 5 miles or 15 minutes each way. The last two jobs I had my commutes were about 30 minutes (30 miles) each way in good weather. Snow or a traffic accident could easily make that 2 hours each way. I've given up skiing because it now takes at least 2 hours each way on Saturday or Sunday, so there's no way I would drive that long for work.Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:18:08 GMTBill StuttersRE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspxWhen I started at one position my commute was an hour and a half one way including a ferry ride. I don't think I'll ever get much below 30 minutes because I like living a little further out of the city. Fortunately there isn't much of a suburb around the city I live near (the city itself is around 30,000) so I don't have to go that far out.Right now I have close to an hour commute but that's because I carpool in with my wife and hang out with her for a while at the bus stop then take the bus in the rest of the way. Once she quits the commute will either be shorter or involve a bike ride (or both).Thu, 11 Aug 2011 08:06:28 GMTchrisfradenburgRE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspxGood topic and an interesting question, Andy. For me, the issue is one of money. What can I afford? I have a 1990 Ford Escort which tends to over heat. I simply cannot drive it to work - it won't make it. My wife needs the even older 1987 Toyota minivan that we have, to get the kids around, etc. Therefore, I'm forced to take public transit. The place I worke for relocated a couple of years ago, that for me makes the commute much longer. However, it only negatively impacts me; everyone else's commute has gotten shorter. When we first moved there my commute was an hour and a half, each way. A change in bus schedules has shorted that to about an hour. I don't like my commute, and have spoken to my boss about telecommuting, but his boss is dead set against it. I've talked about this at length when Steve brought up the topic about a week or so ago, so I won't repeat that here.Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:55:51 GMTDoctor Who 2RE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspx25-35 minute highway drive from my lake home to north Milwaukee(my only home, unlike my neighbors who have other lake homes). Was supossed to be a 20 min side road commute to a different city but the company's plan to move got axed due to the economy about 4 weeks after I took the job, about 3 years ago. Lender is probably kicking itself for not giving out the loan.Furthest I drove was 45min, which was fine for a temporary job.Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:33:05 GMTQuestion GuyRE: How Far Will You Go (To Work)?http://www.sqlservercentral.com/Forums/Topic1158177-263-1.aspx30 minutes max by pedal bike. Otherwise forget it.Thu, 11 Aug 2011 07:03:34 GMTmichael.francis